Linn vs VPI?

I have had both a Linn Axis, an LP12 and a highly modified VPI HW19 - I liked the VPI better in the long road with MC cartridges.

Syntax: I am curious which VPI's in what combination are you referring to that you feel beat a loaded LP12?

thanks guys i will try the thinnest and let you know what happened

I've owned an LP12 for 25 years and it has been through a number of upgrades, most recently six years ago with Cirkus, Lingo, Ekos arm and Akiva cartridge. I like how it sounds, especially the Akiva's ability to quiet the level of surface noise. It's part of a larger home theater system and includes a Clearaudio Balance phono stage, Classé SSP-60 running in balanced bypass for the phono input, Classé CA-5200 amplifier and Revel Performa F-30's. Wires are MIT CVT Terminator running balanced from the Clearaudio into the SSP-60, Transparent Music Link balanced from the SSP-60 to the CA-5200, and Tributaries Bi-Wire from the CA-5200 to the Revels. I wouldn't call this system overly analytic, etched or otherwise in need of taming as Syntax suggests as a good task for an LP12. To my ears it gives a satisfying and musical experience, which I feel is about the most we can hope our systems will do for us. Nonetheless I'm curious what would happen if I mounted the Akiva on a VPI Classic and then plugged that into the system. I don't have the foggiest idea now, but it will be my next adventure to find out. Cheers to all!

I had a Linn LP12 from 1988 or so until 2007 or so, when I compared it to a VPI Scout. I had done all the Linn upgrades, but I liked the Scout better. I sold the Scout when I heard the Amadeus, and that is quite a bit better than both, IMO. And for just $2850. And so I was able to sell the SDS, and Scout, and pocket some cash. Just like when I sold the Linn, and it's power supply, though I can't remember Linn's clever name for it...
Sound keeps going up, price keeps coming down. I like it!